On 6/27/1984 , the vessel ROYAL PRINCESS - 566682 (Official Number 566682) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in W COAST-HECATE STR-SE COAST MORESBY ISL,.
The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/29/1985 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 50.00 knots.
FLOODED THROUGH ENGINE ROOM PORTHOLE OPEN TO SEA.